In early trading, the rupee climbs 5 paisa to 79.82 US cents

As domestic equities continued their upward trajectory, the rupee strengthened 5 paise to 79.82 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday.

According to forex traders, the rupee is trading in a tight range as investor confidence is being affected by the strengthening of the American dollar in the international market and rising crude oil prices.

The rupee gained 5 paise over the previous close at the interbank foreign e....